Libby, a real estate agent from Great Falls, and Paul, who works for the Department of Homeland Security and is originally from Pennsylvania, met at Mission in Navy Yard. Libby says after spotting him, she walked up to him, gave him her number, and hoped for the best. Two years later, Paul proposed at the clock tower in the Waldorf Astoria on a private tour. Back downstairs, they celebrated with family and espresso martinis.
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In June 2022, they tied the knot right back in the same venue—with a ceremony in the Waldorf Astoria’s Franklin Room, and a reception in the presidential ballroom. The theme was “DC elegance” with a white, black, green, and gold color scheme. Signature cocktails included an old fashioned, and—yep—an espresso martini. Following the big day, the pair honeymooned in Greece. See the details of their big day below.
The Details
Venue: The Waldorf Astoria Washington DC
Planning and design: Vida Events
Florist: Ash to Oak
Invitations: Lacy Reid Creative
Hairstylist: Megan Monahan
Makeup artist: Joanna Ellis
Bride’s attire: The Bridal Room
Groom and groomsmen’s attire: The Black Tux
Bridesmaids’ attire: Dessy
Music: Onyx Band, Washington Talent
Transportation: RSTQ Transportation
Videography: Jacob Rozsahegyi
Rentals/decor: Fabrication Events
Escort Wall: Slate and Brush
Strings for ceremony and cocktail hour: DaVinci Strings, Washington Talent
Amy leads Washingtonian Weddings and writes Style Setters for Washingtonian. Prior to joining Washingtonian in March 2016, she was the editor of Capitol File magazine in DC and before that, editor of What’s Up? Weddings in Annapolis.
